I’ve had this stamp set from Flourishes in my stash forever and when I saw this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge #241, I knew that some way, some how I could work the set into a card. And you know what, that sketch . . . me likey! The set is called Coffee with Friends and after I stamped with it I truly wondered how this one missed my scrutiny.
So, here’s the sketch for you to look at. My goodness, I’ve not done one of these in a while. Somehow when I first looked at this, I thought the two vertical panels were the same size . . .arrrggh! Oh well, next time I guess I’ll use my glasses.
I simply layered the sketch and decided to put a hole/frame in the top to give it a little bit of interest, dimension. On my way home from Orlando I stopped in one of the Joann Etc stores and stocked up on all kinds of lace (yes!!) This piece of lace was a light cream color, but after I hit it with the Antique Linen Distress Ink, it fits right in with the paper. Speaking of the paper . . . this is my new love! Graphic 45 was at CHA and I was so tickled to bring home one of their paper packets called Fashionista. I promise you, I won’t waste an iota of it; I’m dreaming of the cards I’ll make. To the sweet young lady who was so generous with the paper . . . thank you!!
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Thanks for peeking in on me!
This is just so pretty Becca! love that DP and the fun ‘steam’ I love how you punch out the circles and then layer smaller ones inside the opening – I need to remember to try that!
Nice! I really like the new paper you brought home! It all coordinates so well and is really rich looking.
Vicki
Becca,
I really love the saying on the card. Putting that on my wish list.
~~Diane~~
Good evening, Becca, I just adore this card – those papers are so beautiful and your little quirkiness to the sketch is superb.
Oh how delicious coffee my favorite beverage. Those papers are beautiful and your composition is wonderful. TFS!!!
Becca,
Now that is too adorable! Love that heat swirl above the cup!
Hey, I met Kelly of ODBD up her at a stamp convention. She was demonstrating something, but I introduced myself and told her I knew you via email. I bought a couple of her stamp sets, have many more on my wish list. She said that she finally got to meet you at CHA. Nice lady, her husband was running the cash register for her, he was very friendly too. Take care. Keep in touch when you can.
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Becca
I love it, the colors and I’m a coffee drinker too, so I’l lovin the look and the message.
Have a great week-end
well this is a change for you. i like it. i really like graphic 45 paper, i have some from last year that i got in a kit and have been hording it. i really like this new stuff. thanks for sharing
hugs
WOW, that paper is PERFECT with the cherries stamp!!! I’d LOVE to find this paper here — maybe a hunting paper excursion should be on my list!!! ;-)
Oh Becca, this is delicious!! Love the elegance of the color scheme and your awesome use of this week’s SCS sketch!
I love this set, too, and don’t reach for it much; don’t know why. But your card is so cute! I love the dimension of the cup AND the steam…beautiful!!